Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18143214 - Devoe Coatings Company
Inspection Information - Office: Providence Area Office
Site Address:
Devoe Coatings Company
Newport Bridge
Newport, RI 02840
Mailing Address:
1100 Edwards Ave., Harqhan, LA 70123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1991
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260106 D | 06/21/1991 | 06/24/1991 | $938 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260500 D02 | 06/21/1991 | 06/28/1991 | $937 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on May 10, 1991, Employee #1 was working on a needle beam scaffold that was hung underneath the Newport Bridge. Employees were wearing safety belts but there were areas where they would have to unhook their belts and then rehook them. There were also openings in the scaffold platform where they didn't need to do work. At quitting time, Employee #1 unhooked his belt and started to walk toward the catwalk to leave. He lost his balance and fell 150 ft through a 10 ft by 10 ft opening into the water. He was not able to be rescued, and drowned.
Keywords: BRIDGE, LOST BALANCE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, DROWN, SCAFFOLD, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18143214 | Occupation Not Listed |
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